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  2. Hemoptysis - Wikipedia

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    Extensive non-respiratory injury can also cause one to cough up blood. Cardiac causes like congestive heart failure and mitral stenosis should be ruled out. The origin of blood can be identified by observing its color. Bright-red, foamy blood comes from the respiratory tract, whereas dark-red, coffee-colored blood comes from the ...

  3. Steatorrhea - Wikipedia

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    Possible causes include exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, with poor digestion from lack of lipases, loss of bile salts, which reduces micelle formation, and small intestinal disease-producing malabsorption. Various other causes include certain medicines that block fat absorption or indigestible or excess oil/fat in diet.

  4. Bowel obstruction - Wikipedia

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    Depending on the level of obstruction, bowel obstruction can present with abdominal pain, abdominal distension, and constipation.Bowel obstruction may be complicated by dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities due to vomiting; respiratory compromise from pressure on the diaphragm by a distended abdomen, or aspiration of vomitus; bowel ischemia or perforation from prolonged distension or ...

  5. Inflammatory bowel disease - Wikipedia

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    Every so often, an acute resurgence of the original symptoms may appear; this is known as a "flare-up". Depending on the circumstances, it may go away on its own or require medication. The time between flare-ups may be anywhere from weeks to years, and varies wildly between patients – a few have never experienced a flare-up. [120]

  6. Food poisoning is extremely common. But that doesn't ... - AOL

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    Common symptoms of food poisoning include stomach aches and pain, nausea, fever, vomiting, diarrhea and headache. "Those most at risk for severe foodborne illness include children under 5 ...

  7. Intussusception (medical disorder) - Wikipedia

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    Abdominal pain, vomiting, and stool with mucus and blood are present in acute gastroenteritis, but diarrhea is the leading symptom. Rectal prolapse can be differentiated by projecting mucosa that can be felt in continuity with the perianal skin, whereas in intussusception the finger may pass indefinitely into the depth of the sulcus .

  8. The One Type of Cough You Should Never, Ever Ignore - AOL

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    Lingering coughs are often due to an unresolved infection, virus or flare-up of an underlying health condition—such as lung disease or asthma—whereas a chronic cough can be a sign of asthma ...

  9. Mom diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer at 38 recalls her 1st ...

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    Over the years, the bleeding and pain occurred intermittently, what Costley thought was normal. ... Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in women under age 50, TODAY.com ...